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Is it true that kidney stones can cause growing and back pain? how do doctors check for kidney stones?

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Kidney stones: can cause severe pain in back, flank, and groin, depending on where it is passing. It can also cause ureteral obstruction and kidney infection. Diagnosis is made by checking for blood in urine and imaging tests such as ultrasound and sometimes CT scan.

Answered 10/27/2015

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